Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
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Chapter 32.9, Problem 4SB
How do the structures of a bird’s bill, wings, and feet reflect itsdietary and habitat specializations?
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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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